Good Dogs

The World's First Skiing Dog!
It can take skiers years to master their skills, but on a beautiful day in the Italian Alps, a four-legged friend defeated them all. During the Alpine World Cup, an athlete set off for the men's super-G event.  As he...
Paws of Honor: K9 Thor
The goal of Paws of Honor (POH) is to provide veterinary care and products at no charge for retired military and law enforcement K-9’s across America that have served our country, locally or globally. Retired K-9’s deserve accessible, high quality veterinary care...
After Two Years, Dog Rescued From Puppy Mill Returns Home
As 2022 came to a close, families gather around the television ready to usher in the new year. But for one family in Tennessee, this was a day filled with memories of the past. After nearly two years missing, Daisy,...
Dog Collects Over 1,000 Bottles in 2022
In a small town in England, Scruff, the Thirteen-year-old Border Collie, has been doing something very unusual on his daily walks. Scruff has begun to carry plastic bottles that he finds around the neighborhood. “He would see a bottle that somebody...
Foundation Trains the Next Generation of Therapy Dogs
  The power of dogs can not be overstated. The Good Dog Foundation has spent 25 years training and certifying dogs to help individuals in schools, hospitals, nursing homes and more. Each year, the organization trains up to 300 dog teams,...
Texas Dog Found in Florida After Seven Years Missing
After seven long years of waiting, a Twelve-year-old dog is returning home! Jazzy, who first ran away from home in Texas because of her extreme fear of fireworks, was recently found in Florida. Located inside of an abandoned hotel, she...
Puppy Mill Survivor Gets New Lease on Life After Rescue
In November of 2021, over 500 dogs were rescued from an Iowa Puppy Mill. Despite being born in deplorable conditions, Lolly, of the pups from the rescue, has turned her life into one with purpose. Now living in North Carolina,...
Community Helps Pay for Dog's Medical Costs After Accident
Life can change in an instant. Cyntia Morales was walking her two dogs, when she was suddenly struck by a vehicle. "She was on the sidewalk, she wasn't crossing the street, she was going her normal route," her daughter, Adriana Pachaco, said...
The Sweetest Dog is Rescued From a Life in Trash
A good Samaritan, outside of Missouri, found a sweet dog lying in a pile of trash and knew they had to help. After contacting Stray Rescue of St. Louis (SRSL), rescuers were sent out to save the dog. Donna Lochmann,...
Guide Dog Foundation: Alfie
In 1946, when the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind was founded, its mission was simple: to provide guide dogs and training – free of charge – to people who were blind or visually impaired.  Alfie is one of many amazing dogs in...
Dog from Kentucky Humane Society Wins National Hero Dog Award
A sweet pup from the Kentucky Humane Society named Ethan has just been named the winner of the 2022 American Humane Hero Dog Awards. The nonprofit organization works to advance the relationship between humans and dogs. Their award show looks to...
Family of Dogs Rescued From a Life in Trash
While walking home from work, a women in Texas discovered something truly heartbreaking. Two dogs had made a home in a pile of trash and an abandoned mattress. She immediately called for help from a local rescue, and when they...
Neighborhood Dogs Build a Special Bond with Local Man
Nothing is better than cuddling up with a pup. When Catey Hall visits her dad, she sees him taking a nap with all the neighborhood dog's. “Dad sees, plays with and naps with one or more of these dogs on a daily...
Man and Dog Build Special Relationship During Hard Times
The smile of a dog can heal anything! That is especially true with Sora and Colzouti. While out for a walk in the neighborhood, they met a man named Bruno, who was experiencing homelessness.  “Sora stopped short in front of...
What Are We Actually Feeding Our Dogs?
If there is one thing all of our pups love doing, it's eating! Read below to see some of our favorite responses were when we asked our Big Barker community what their dogs favorite food is! Freeze-Dried Dog Food Freeze-dried dog...
Senior Dog Begins to Heal After a Broken Heart
Rescued pups, Reese and Morgan, were the epitome of best friends. They would eat, nap, and cuddle together all time. Unfortunately, Morgan passed away at the age of 12 from an ongoing kidney disease battle. The loss took a tremendous toll...
What Makes Your Dog's Breed Special?
Regardless of the breed, we can all agree that we love our four-legged friends. From the cuddles and kisses that they give us, to the lack of personal space they understand, dogs are truly man's best friend. With this in...
Abandoned Siblings Reunited After Rescue
Two sweet dogs named Camryn and Emma are back together again, after being abandoned by their owner in a national park. Suzette Hall, Founder of Logan's Legacy Rescue, was tipped to the dogs by a Good Samaritan, who was feeding the...
Puppy Gets a Second Chance Thanks to the Help of an Amazing Team
Life challenges us in unexpected ways and this could not be more true for Annie McHound, a adorable pup, who was found hiding in the corner of a family's backyard. She was just under three years old and was extremely...
Dog Gets New Lease on Life After Battle With Skin Condition
In Charlotte, North Carolina, Chrissy Elder works with the Forgotten, Now Family Rescue Organization to help overlooked stray dogs. A sweet, small dog named Piggy was one of the dogs who caught her attention.  “He was so sad and in...
The Greatest Responsibility as a Dog Owner
Getting a dog is more than just having a sweet and adorable friend to come home to each day. It is a responsibility. Our dogs put their trust in us to provide for them, love them unconditionally, and always be...